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belliott69, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1993 - 1997)
1.9 D Turbo 3dr [SR]
PROS: very cheap to run, cheap parts, cheap insurance, quick for a diesel, the engine dosn't...
CONS: the electrics in the doors are dodgy and break after a while, the front end... more

raven2008, East Anglia
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1993 - 1997)
1.9 XRDT 5dr [SR]
PROS: Will start for england, i dont car what u throw at it, regular servicing is...
CONS: cam belt change can set u back near on 300 quid for a proper job,... more

castle03, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
1.4 LX 5dr [AC]
PROS: Nice looking...
CONS: every thing goes wrong with it once it hints 90,000 miles... more

alankirk, Scotland
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
2.0 HDi 90 LX 5dr [SR]
PROS: looks...
CONS: brake lines... more

tiswas, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
2.0 HDi 90 LX 5dr [AC]
PROS: 46mpg round town, 60mpg on a run,low servicing costs, only group 5 insurance....if you do...
CONS: heavy front meens fast cornering is not a great idea especially in the wet...not for... more

matty69, South East
CABRIOLET (1997 - 2002)
2.0 SE 2dr Auto
PROS: very good car brought from main dealer 2005 its a 20l se auto paid 5k...
CONS: olny prob small probs with roof but took it back to dealer and they sorted... more

brian grocock, East Midlands
ESTATE (1997 - 2002)
1.8 XS 5dr [AC]
PROS: heavy on petrol...
CONS: !... more

Mr_f_jiggy, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
1.9 D Turbo 5dr [SR]
PROS: Good Handling, Good fuel economy, Smooth, Relaxing, Precise, Cheap to run, Cheap Parts, Turbo is...
CONS: Nothing really bad about the car, Central locking did play up, but i found broken... more

pilgrimnic, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1993 - 1997)
1.9 XRDT 5dr
PROS: fuel economy, performance...
CONS: noisy, smoky when cold, not well put together all manner of rattles(not engine)... more

Dizzy, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (1993 - 1997)
2.0 S16 3dr
PROS: Good fun and nice to drive...
CONS: Serious engine problems... more

MGpug, East Midlands
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
2.0 16V GTi-6 3dr
PROS: Real drivers car. Superbly responsive and great on teh B roads and for overtaking. You'll...
CONS: Turning circle terrible. Make sure timing belt is looked after. High beam not adequate for... more

Mowman79, South East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
2.0 HDi 90 LX 5dr [AC]
PROS: A tank of fuel does about 500 miles, Very comfortable ride, when you put your...
CONS: My rear windscreen wiper doesnt work... more

dhirajtr, London
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
1.4 Meridian 5dr [AC]
PROS: Economical and cheap to run...
CONS: None... more

rawky, North West
HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
1.8 XS 3dr [AC]
PROS: Looks like the GTi-6 and pretty nippy but only group 6 insurance....
CONS: no drink holder... more

gumreh55, West Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (1997 - 2001)
2.0 HDi 90 D Turbo 5dr [AC]
PROS: Cheap to run, looks good, lots of trim levels available....
CONS: Interior is shabby... more